KRE 1 Flashcards
What is the definition of a known suspect?
There is sufficient information about the suspect to make an arrest. It does not mean they necessarily have previous convictions or the victim/witness knows them. The witness will be asked to complete a formal identification process Eg video ID
An example could be a domestic involving a husband who has since fled the scene - he would be known (not necessarily to the police)
What is the definition of an unknown suspect?
There is insufficient information to make an arrest and an informal identification must be completed (eg street ID)
An example of this would be a robbery whereby the suspect has fled the scene
List some formal identification processes
Video ID - images of suspects who look similar
ID parade - Line up of suspects among others who look similar
Group ID - suspect is mixed into a crowd in a busy location
Confrontation - one to one confrontation with witness and suspect
What rank of officer is able to authorise a formal identification process?
Inspector
List some informal identification processes
Street ID/Drive-by - suspect is in a crowd with a police officer and victim/witness ID’s them from a police vehicle
Street ID/Drive-around - suspect is in a crowd without any police and victim/witness ID’s them ideally from am unmarked police vehicle
WADS (witness album display system) - album of photographs of nominals relative to the crime committed. Must be authorised by sergeant
E-fit - composite created by specialist that is circulated via the media
List the 9 policing principles
Honesty, integrity, accountability, fairness, leadership, objectivity, openness, respect, selflessness
List the 10 standards of professional behaviour
Honesty and integrity, authority respect and courtesy, equality and diversity, use of force, orders and instructions, duties and responsibilities, confidentiality, fitness for work, conduct, challenging and reporting improper behaviour
Who is a victim?
Someone who has been subjected to physical, emotional or mental harm that was directly caused by criminal behaviour OR someone who is a close relative of someone that has been harmed.
When identifying if a victim/witness is vulnerable or intimidated, what must a PC consider?
Vulnerable: Are they U18 Do they have a mental disorder/disability Are they in shock Are they a repeat victim
Intimidated: The nature of the offence The victims personal circumstances The behaviour towards the victim Views of the victim
When being assigned a victim, how long does a PC have to make contact?
24 hours
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
Marriage/civil patnership Age Sex Disability Religion/belief Gender reassignment Sexual Orientation Colour Pregnancy/maternity
Describe the term hate crime
Any offence or incident which is perceived, by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender (or perceived association with any of the above)
Describe S146 Criminal Justice Act 2003
Increases sentences for offences that are partly or wholly motivated due to disability, sexual orientation or being transgender
Describe S28 Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Increases sentences for offences that are partly or wholly motivated due to race or religion
What offences and what characteristics mean that a sentence can be increased if the offence is aggravated because of a characteristic (mnemonic)
CORN on CHAP Colour Origin Race Nationality on Criminal Damage Harassment Assault (GBH, Common, ABH) Public Order (S4/4a/5)
Describe S135 Mental Health Act 1983
Allows a constable, in the presence of an approved mental health worker, to force entry into a premise for the purpose of a removing said person to a place of safety if they are considered to be ill-treated, neglected or unable to take care of themselves and they live alone. It also allows a warrant for the purpose of returning someone to a mental health facility
Describe S136 Mental Health Act 1983
Allows a constable, who has reasonable grounds to believe a person is suffering from a mental health disorder, to be removed from any place where the public has access, and taken to a place of safety for the protection of themselves and/or the public
Describe S138 Mental Health Act 1983
A person who has escaped from legal custody can be re-taken by a constable or approved mental health worker
Describe S4 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Identifying the persons best interest (capacity). Must be a persons 16 years or over.
I.D A C.U.R.E (mnemonic)
Do they have an:
Impairment (temp or permanent)?
Disturbance of the mind?
And cannot (you only have to satisfy one of the below::
Communicate
Understand
Retain
Employ (based on the information can they make a decision?)
Who is considered a child?
Anyone U18 and unborn children
Describe S46 of the Childrens Act 1989
If a constable has reasonable cause to believe a child between 0 and 18 may likely experience significant harm, they can remove said child to a place of safety or take reasonable stops to prevent a child from being removed from a hospital